Senior HSE Manager
RMS Recruitment is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead and manage HSE standards across all our clients locations. This is a senior, influential role reporting directly to the Group Managing Director and the CAGH Board of Directors, offering the opportunity to shape and drive HSE strategy at a Group-wide level.
Location: UK-wide (flexible base with national travel)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum (dependent on Experience)
Benefits: Company car, competitive benefits package
About the Role:
The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, promote a strong safety culture, and support continuous improvement across diverse operations nationwide.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive HSE policies and procedures across all Group companies
Oversee all Health & Safety matters, ensuring policies are effectively communicated and consistently applied
Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits across multiple sites
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, working with management to implement corrective actions and improvement plans
Liaise with the Health & Safety Executive, insurers, and other relevant external bodies
Carry out regular site visits to ensure compliance with Company and Main Contractor policies
Chair and lead the Company Health & Safety Committee meetings
Provide expert HSE advice and reporting to the Board of Directors
Deliver HSE training to employees and sub-contractors, maintaining accurate training records
Manage the Company Safety Management System and maintain all relevant accreditations
Prepare management reports, KPIs, and safety performance statistics
Ensure environmental responsibilities are met in line with current regulations
Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by Senior Management
About You:
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential
IOSH certification – essential
Proven experience in a senior HSE role, ideally across multiple sites or business units
Strong verbal, written, and report-writing skills
Excellent planning, organisation, and influencing abilities
Confident communicator, able to engage at all levels including Board level
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
If you are a motivated HSE professional looking for a senior role with real influence and responsibility, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly or email a CV to
RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion